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2. The battery (Fig. P)
Charging the battery
NOTE: Only charge the battery with the charger supplied!
Using other charging units could lead to damage and injury. Using a charger other than the Mantis charger supplied releases Mantis from all liability and warranty claims.
We recommend charging the battery immediately after using your mower using the supplied charger (21).
IMPORTANT! Never charge the battery after having been heated up by operation or sun. Let cool down first. Never expose the battery to direct sunlight while charging. Never charge the battery anywhere near acids and easily inflammable materials. Danger of fire!
NOTE: Do not wait until the battery is completely flat before recharging.
Charge the battery in a dry place as follows (Fig. P):
1.Open the cover of the harness compartment (13).
2.Pull the battery (20) out of the contact bar.
3.Plug the plug (22) of the charger into the charging socket (23).
4.Then plug the charger (21) into the mains socket.
5.To resume mowing after charging the battery, proceed as described in section
IMPORTANT:
•Protect the charging socket (23) against dirt and moisture.
•If the battery capacity is so low that the Hand Lawnmower switches off automatically then the charging time is 24 hours.
The battery should be stored at a dry, elevated,
Make sure the surface and the contacts of the battery always are clean and dry before connecting the charging unit. When dirty clean them with a soft, dry rag; never use running water.
If you do not use the battery for long periods of time, please charge it again before using. Since a gradual
3. The Mantis Reel Mower
TO AVOID INJURY TO PERSONS 
AND MATERIAL DAMAGE: NEVER CLEAN YOUR MANTIS REEL MOWER WITH RUNNING WATER, IN PARTICULAR WITH WATER UNDER HIGH PRESSURE.
Cleaning
After using the mower clean with a moist cloth. Spray the cutting cylinder and lower blade with an oil of low viscosity (e.g. spray oil).
Maintenance
The blades, which if cared for properly must only be sharpened after years, can only be sharpened by authorized Mantis dealer due to the special sharpening technique. The mower may only be repaired and the cutting blades may only be installed by approved specialist workshops.
NOTE: Ensure that all nuts, bolts and screws are tight and that the mower is in good working order. For safety reasons, allow all worn out and damaged parts to be exchanged by Mantis Service or authorized specialist dealers.
To avoid injury and damage to the mower we recommend you have your mower checked in autumn so that it is ready and safe to use next season.
Storage
Store your Mantis Reel Mower in a dry, cool place where it is protected from frost. The mower should be stored out of the reach of children.
4. Readjusting the cutting tool (Fig. V/W)
The cutting tool of your Mantis Reel Mower was set at an optimum setting before leaving our factory. However, if the cut is not clean after using your mower for a longer period of time, please correct the setting of the lower blade as follows:
1.Switch off the Mantis Reel Mower and pull the battery out of the contact bar to prevent starting the battery Lawnmower unintentionally.
2.Push the supplied thickness gauge (25) on the left hand side between one blade of the cutting cylinder (1) and the lower blade (2) (Fig. V).
3.Turn the hexagon thread bolt (26) with a 10 mm fork wrench to the left or to the right until the thickness gauge closes slightly. Repeat this on the right hand side of the mower.
4.Turn the cutting cylinder to test the setting. None of the 5 blades of the cylinder must touch the lower blade.
5.When you have adjusted the cutting tool test it using a piece of newspaper (Fig. W).
WARNING! HANDLE THE CUTTING
TOOL CAREFULLY TO AVOID CUTTING
YOURSELF. WEAR APPROPRIATE GLOVES TO
PROTECT YOUR HANDS.
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